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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.08, 13,404.68 and 4,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.08, 13,404.68 and 4,273.38 is: 6,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.08 : 13,404.68 = 4,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.08/13,404.68 = 4,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.08x = 13,404.68 × 4,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.08x = 57,283,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283,270.05/8,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.31

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